Four cars crash in rush-hour Auckland traffic
Four cars have crashed in a nose-to-tail collision during rush-hour traffic in central Auckland. The crash happened about 7.15am on the corner of Albert St and Victoria St. No one was injured. Police...
View ArticleDairy product prices fall 5.3 in third straight decline
Prices of dairy products fell for the third auction in a row, continuing to ease from April's record highs as volumes increase and the effects of drought wash out of the supply chain. The GDT-TWI Price...
View ArticlePower cuts as wild winds batter Wellington
High winds with gusts up to 126km/h battered Wellington last night, causing power cuts as trees fell through lines. MetService said the worst of the winds were between 8pm and 9pm, although they...
View ArticleFormer X Factor judge arrested on drugs charges
Tulisa Contostavlos at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Photo/AP Tulisa has been arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs after she was targeted in a newspaper sting operation. The singer and...
View ArticleMore employers testing for synthetic cannabis use
New K2 type products already being tested Employers are becoming more aware of the dangers of synthetic cannabis and are requesting new specific screening tests in order to detect the substance....
View ArticlePower authority head attacks Greens-Labour electricity plan
The Electricity Authority has delivered a powerful broadside to the Greens-Labour power play. The political parties announced plans on the eve of the Mighty River Power partial privatisation ...
View ArticlePartnership Schools | Kura Hourua to open in 2014
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View ArticleMāori Party supports the Education Amendment Bill
The Maori Party has supported the third reading of the Education Amendment Bill. "Just last week, the Auditor-General released her report into 'Education for Maori', in which she revealed that there...
View ArticleEducation Amendment Bill passes its Third Reading
Education Amendment Bill passes its Third Reading The Education Amendment Bill 2012 passed its Third Reading in Parliament today, amending the Education Act 1989.Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata...
View ArticleMinister couldn’t read the signals
Casual ministerial advice and a Minister who failed to heed the warnings was the cause of the major meat blockage at the Chinese border, says Damien O'Connor, Labour spokesperson for Primary...
View ArticleFonterras impact on farm values SFO suspect sues and Kiwi currency rise
reveals how the bumper Fonterra share price is forcing the country's corporate dairy farmers to consider writing down the value of their land and buildings. It also discloses how an Auckland...
View ArticleKiwi falls as signs of growth underpin demand for greenback
The New Zealand dollar fell as signs of a pick-up in US economic growth spurred demand for the greenback. The kiwi dropped as low as 79.63 US cents early this morning, dipping below 80 cents for the...
View ArticleDecision on controversial Dunedin hotel to be revealed
Hundreds expected at 27-storey Dunedin hotel hearing The developers behind a proposed 27-storey five star hotel on Dunedin's waterfront will reveal if they can go ahead with the controversial plan this...
View ArticleOtago University student goes missing
An 18-year-old Otago University student has gone missing. Sophie Acklin was reported missing to Dunedin police yesterday. A post has been put up on the Otago Uni Confessions Facebook page, asking...
View ArticleIdentity of girl killed in fire is confirmed
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 9:25 am Press Release: New Zealand Police Identity of girl killed in fire is confirmedA formal identification process has now confirmed Mihinui Tamiana, 14, as the girl who died...
View ArticleEfficiency gains from restructuring Rotorua CBD operations
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 9:54 am Press Release: Rotorua District Council NEWS RELEASEWednesday 5 June 2013 Efficiency gains from restructuring Rotorua CBD operations ROTORUA 05.06.13: Rotorua District...
View ArticleKeeping stock off stopbanks aids flood protection
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 9:38 am Press Release: Horizons Regional Council Wednesday 5 June, 2013Keeping stock off stopbanks aids flood protectionAs the winter weather sets in, Horizons Regional Council...
View ArticleSummer visits to tourist attractions rise nearly 17
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:01 am Press Release: Tourism Bay of Plenty For immediate release 5 May 2013 Summer visits to tourist attractions rise nearly 17% inBay of Plenty Tauranga also named...
View ArticleWorld Environment Day to be marked with Green Ribbon Awards
World Environment Day to be marked with Green Ribbon Awards Environment Minister Amy Adams says tonight's Green Ribbon Awards, recognising the positive difference that communities are making to the...
View ArticleState Highway 33 safety project pushes on through winter
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 10:03 am Press Release: NZTA NZ Transport Agency Waikato and Bay of Plenty 5 June 2013 State Highway 33 safety project pushes on through winter The project to realign a section...
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